Water Meter Technician

Allegiant Utility Services, LLC; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Plan

Company Vehicle

Per Diem

401K Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Training & Development

Company Discount Program

and many more benefits!

Job summary

Sparus Holdings is a leading field utility services provider seeking a Field Meter Technician for Allegiant Utility Services operations in Tennessee. You will remove old water meters, perform water meter exchanges, and install new units while following precise work orders and safety protocols.

Travel is required, with overnight stays as needed. You’ll work with utility personnel and customers, maintain equipment and inventory, and stay current on meter principles.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must complete a background check & drug screening
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must have firm understanding of mechanical and water meter principles
• Must have computer skills including the ability to operate a PC, mobile handheld applications, email, and navigation systems
• Must maintain a professional manner and have strong communication skills to communicate effectively with the public, utility and internal teams
• Must be willing and able to travel and stay overnight four to five weeks of their work schedule
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• The employee is constantly required to stand, walk, and use hands to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls
• High school diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Removal of old water meter/register with the re-installation of a new water meter/register
• Performs water meter change outs per a specified manner
• Conduct work through a Work Order system
• Manage all inventory of new and old meters
• Working with utility personnel and utility consumers
• Responsible use of a company truck
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned or required

Skills

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Computer skills

Metering knowledge

Education

High School diploma

Job description

About Allegiant Utility Services

Allegiant Utility Services is a world class utility service organization that has been providing meter installation, meter testing and meter sales to Rural Electric Cooperatives and Municipalities for over 25 years. We also cater to electric cooperatives, city municipalities, and a variety of other businesses such as recreational vehicle parks and retirement communities. Allegiant installs primarily electric and water meters also, inspects and tests commercial electric meters through its field service divisions.

Duties and Core Responsibilities

• Removal of old water meter/register with the re-installation of a new water meter/register
• Performs water meter change outs per a specified manner
• Conduct work through a Work Order system
• Manage all inventory of new and old meters
• Working with utility personnel and utility consumers.
• Responsible use of a company truck
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned or required.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must complete a background check & drug screening
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must have firm understanding of mechanical and water meter principles
• Must have computer skills including the ability to operate a PC, mobile handheld applications, email, and navigation systems
• Must maintain a professional manner and have strong communication skills to communicate effectively with the public, utility and internal teams
• Individual must be willing and able to travel and stay overnight four to five weeks of their work schedule
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to sit, and to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is constantly required to stand, walk, and use hands to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• High school diploma or equivalent

Compensation (Paid Weekly)

Rate of pay: $26.00 - $28.00 per hour

Work Requirements

Water meter and register exchange experience is required.

On the job training and supervision will be provided prior to working independently.

This position will REQUIRE travel.

Need to be willing to travel/stay overnight as part of work schedule.

Work Status and Shift

Full Time Mon-Thurs 1st shift hours, 10 hour days

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Plan
• Company Vehicle
• Per Diem
• 401K Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Training & Development
• Company Discount Program
• and many more benefits!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sparus Holdings is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

EEO Statement

Sparus Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

Reasonable Accommodation Requests

Sparus Holdings is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment, please email [e-mail]. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision

Sparus Holdings will not disclose or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. Please see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision for more information.

Build Your Career with Sparus

At Sparus, we empower people to grow and make a difference, regardless of their role. As a leading provider of field, technical and professional utility services in North America, we help gas, electric, water and other infrastructure partners maintain safe, reliable systems. Our teams bring deep expertise in inspection, metering, locating, damage prevention, construction management and program delivery, keeping essential systems reliable and communities connected. What drives us is simple: excellence and people. Our success comes from a culture built on safety, accountability and continuous learning. We invest in our people so they can grow their skills, advance their careers, and help build a stronger, more resilient future. If you’re motivated, ready for new challenges and want to join a team that’s making a real impact, explore our current opportunities and see where a career with Sparus can take you. Sparus delivers field, technical and professional services through its operating entities: Sparus Utility Services, Sparus Technical Services, The Spear Group, Southern Cross, TruCheck, Allegiant, OneVision, United Locating Services and NAFS.